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MURRAY COATES
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of (John) Murray Coates, who passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the age of 85 at Red River Valley Lodge in Morris, MB.
Murray is lovingly remembered by his wife Gwen; children: John (Leah), Mark (Colleen), Garth, Lynda, son-in-law Joe Reimer, sister Terry (Erich Del Monte); 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews and extended family.
He was predeceased by his daughter-in-law Shannon St. Clair; granddaughter Cassie Woodhouse; sister Trudy Nash; and his parents, John and Beatrice Coates, all of whom he missed deeply. He was especially saddened by the loss of his daughter, Kathy Reimer.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the Lodge for their loving care.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church, 253 Main Street, Morris, MB with reception to follow.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 09, 2026